2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 339

Precautions/System Performance Voice Guidance GThe navigation system is just a support system for the driver. The driver should always pay attention to the traffic situation to safely make decisions. You may be unable at times to arrive at your destination due to out-of-date information on a map disc. You Warnings should be especially careful when selecting an urgent destination such as a hospital or a police station. G Your route may sometimes include roads that are not open to vehicles or are closed due to traffic regulations. Please comply with the local traffic regulations. G Do not change the settings and destination locations while driving. Minimize the time spent viewing the monitor screen and listening to the voice guidance while driving. Operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle and may cause an accident. Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake before operating the system. GIf you are u takes about position. Voice guidance has the following functions: IGPS sign IIntersection guidance GThe system voice announces the distance to an upcoming turn and the turning direction. a This guidance function is automatic. Therefore, you do not have to set it, and it cannot be disabled. GThe system vocally announces the distance to an upcoming highway branching point or junction. a This guidance function can be set in the [Setup menu]. For details, see page 32. In tunnels Route Second branching point 150m GThe GPS sa lower positi GThere may turning on t First branching point Roundabout. Take the second exit. Left turn ahead, then right turn. 100m In 700m left turn. This functio disc, applies and displays GIntelligent m in vehicle p When two roundabouts are close together, the voice guidance for the second may be late. When two intersections are close together, the voice guidance may be late. 33 As necessary Automatic Distance Correction GThe mobile navigation system calculates and indicates the vehicle position on the map by multiplying the speed pulse emitted by the vehicle with a correction coefficient. The speed pulse emitted varies with the type of vehicle and with differences in tire pressure and wear. A different correction coefficient might even be required for the same type of vehicle. GUsing a spare tire in place of the regular one may cause vehicle position deviations. GUsing a spa GAny differen on the map 34